Chance me for UChicago, U of M, and more. (Some issues, though)

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>ACT: 35
PSAT: 220 (probably semifinalist, possibly more)
GPA: 3.97 UW / 4.1 W
Rank: 2/107 but will probably be one of two valedictorians</p>

<p>Courses:
-2 APs (Env. Sci. and Calc.) 5's in both
-I'm taking AP English next year
-Will have 20 college credits by graduation, mostly in math/science. </p>

<p>*Will be majoring in science/engineering, most likely</p>

<p>ECs:
-Volunteering through Key Club, AYSO, and youth group probably around 200 hours.
-NHS for one year (max possible at our school)
-Choir for 4 years
-State honors choir 1, possibly 2 years
-Quiz Bowl 4 years
-Envirothon 3 years
-Musical Theatre (7-8 productions in high school)
-Part of a student organization which raises money for a scholarship each year.</p>

<p>Problems (in my opinon):
-Have not taken a foreign language yet and am not really planning to. Is this a problem?
-Will only have 3 APs by graduation.
-Small public school (<500 students).</p>

<p>Schools:
-UChicago
-UMich
-Wake Forest
-Washington University
-MIT? (longshot, I know)</p>

<p>Thanks to anyone who chances this!</p>

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<p>bbuuummppp</p>

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<p>Your grades and test scores are great, but your ECs are really only standard. Not having a foreign language could be a problem, check on the website of the particular colleges you are applying to. Maybe you could take a class at a community college or online this summer? </p>

<p>The other thing about the APs, you should be fine since you have taken so many college classes, which is really just as impresive if not more. </p>

<p>I think that if you work out the foreign language issue then you will get in to at least one of these schools, but it could kill you since a lot of colleges recommend 4 years of a language.</p>

<p>Make sure you write killer essays and try to do something productive this summer. Good luck!</p>

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<p>Little to no chance at UChicago and MIT based upon your credentials unless you really impress them with your essay.</p>

<p>UM: Match
Wake: Match/High Match
WashU: Low Reach but you need to show interest.</p>

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<p>Colleges don’t care if your school is small, and their only 3 AP classes. The fact that you didnt take a foreign language will affect your chances of getting into your top choices (Foreign Language has become an unwritten expecation). I agree with @alwaysleah, you should take foreign language classes at Community College.
Academically you have a high chance, all you need to do is work on your essay.</p>